Cyber Security Engineer

Responsibilities

We are seeking an N2W Cyber Security Engineer who will serve as a member of the N2W Active IT and project team, providing systems engineering, security engineering, and project management expertise. The N2W Cyber Security Engineer will support the overall goals / objectives of the NGA Technical Security Program, specifically, cyber security requirements required to support the National Security Information (NSI) compliance. The N2W Cyber Security Engineer will support the development and documentation of the N2W Active IT Cyber Security architecture, roadmaps and investments. The Cyber Security Engineer will act as a technical point of contact for many of the N2W activities, work with other teams to complete studies / research, develop concept of operations (CONOPS) in support of establishing new capabilities, and develop requirements in support of new N2W capabilities. As a member of the N2W team the Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for assessing the future IT capabilities such as secure wireless, zero-client, multi-level security, IoT, an cloud solutions, to include business processes and cases for the NGA organization. The Cyber Security Engineer will work side-by-side with contractor and government personnel to ensure all issues are addressed. The environment is a multi-contractor program; therefore, candidates should be comfortable working with a diverse set of contractors and all grades of customer personnel.

 

Duties:

 

Support data center engineering aspects of the N2W Project including: Identify, manage, and resolve specific technical requirement issues, perform analysis of alternatives (AoA) and develop roadmaps and engineering assessments. Support the Government to develop cyber security design requirements for the planned wired and wireless environments of the N2W. Develop encryption strategies in compliance with IC/DoD/NGA standards and policies. Support Government to develop system security plans and accreditation packages. Review cyber security Test Plans / Test Reports and provide input to the government. Assist in the development of mitigation strategies and exception packages. Assess opportunities for inserting mission IT capabilities at the N2W facility. Work with subject matter experts in NGA and the industry to ensure best practices are being considered / used. Provide lifecycle project management analysis; conduct studies; participate in major reviews; perform hardware, software, and technology evaluations; identify security solutions; provide recommendations; plan activities. Brief status and analysis results.

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

Skills and Experience:

 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Math / Science / Engineering / Information Technology Management or IT related degree
• 12 years of technical experience is required for this role
• 10 years of cyber security experience in authorization and accreditation of large and complex IT system
• Information Assurance (IA) baseline certification per DoD 8570.01-Manual for Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III
• 2 years demonstrated experience implementing DoD/IC secure wireless strategies and policies, such as Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC)
• CTIA or CISSP certifications
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly

 

Desired:

• M.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or IT related degree
• 5 years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing Wired and Wireless Technology
• 5 years of demonstrated experience with securing emerging cloud and hybrid cloud environments and technologies
• CEH certification

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.